Legends of London
Walking tours of the City of London
Welcome to the City of London! A square mile of riches, history and legend! The City was dramatically burnt to the ground in September 1666 and what survived and has risen out of the embers is wonderfully exciting and precious to the City’s past. This in turn impacts on the City today.
If you have lived in London all your life, or if you are just passing through, join me for a 1.5 hour walking tour and soak in the atmosphere of this wonderful gem!
Walks are £6 per person (private pricing available). Bring your friends, family and wear something warm (the City can get windy and chilly in the shade).
Pricing structure for private walks (from January 2011):
1-5 people = £35
6-10 people = £50
11-15 people = £60
16-20 people = £70
Welcome to the City of London! A square mile of riches, history and legend! The City was dramatically burnt to the ground in September 1666 and what survived and has risen out of the embers is wonderfully exciting and precious to the City’s past. This in turn impacts on the City today.
If you have lived in London all your life, or if you are just passing through, join me for a 1.5 hour walking tour and soak in the atmosphere of this wonderful gem!
Walks are £6 per person (private pricing available). Bring your friends, family and wear something warm (the City can get windy and chilly in the shade).
Pricing structure for private walks (from January 2011):
1-5 people = £35
6-10 people = £50
11-15 people = £60
16-20 people = £70
Thursday, April 8, 2010
WALKING TOURS!
Heart of the City
....where it all began! Argincourt, Australia, Aldermen, Apparitions, America! And that's just the beginning!
Fleet Street - Street of Ink
Each stone & cobble holds a story
Of adventure, disgrace & feats of glory.
The press, the barber & an Irish beer
And Hodge the Cat was also here!
High Tide & High Timber (The River Thames)
The beauty queen of the planet's waterways!
(Good for summer evenings!)
City of the Dead (ghosts and death in the City)
Gorgeous ghosts, gluttony, graves, Greyfriars and a guilty medium, a Red Cow...and death, torture and fear!
(Good for dark, cold winter nights!)
Great Fire of London
The Great Fire of London was not only an event - it was an experience!
(also available for school groups)
Friday, January 18, 2008
A suggested day in London
Travel in London
Depending where you are coming into London from, you will need to buy a daily travel card. This will give you access to all the underground trains (the tube), the DLR (Docklands Light Rail) and the National Rail trains in and around London. The travel card is £8,ou can use it after 9:30am. You can buy this travel card at the station when you arrive in London.
London Bus Tour
The Big Bus Company offers 3 different routes, but the Blue Route covers the main spots and takes about 3 and a half hours. This is the best way to see EVERYTHING. The ticket is £22 per person and includes a river cruise to Greenwich (you can save £2 by booking online).
http://www.bigbustours.com/eng/london/default.aspx
Westminster Abbey or St Paul’s Cathedral
Both are very special and both have a wonderful history. Have a look at the websites and see what you think.
http://www.westminster-abbey.org/visitor/
St Paul’s is £10, and this includes going up the Dome and seeing the Whispering Gallery and the crypt etc - spectacular views from the top! You can also buy your ticket online and save 50p.
http://www.stpauls.co.uk/page.aspx?theLang=001lngdef&pointerID=54250WSbsQZLf9jpOaeYl1HFc5XTMFiN
Boat to Greenwich
The river cruise takes us to Greenwich and takes about 30 minutes. This is included in the ticket for the bus tour.
Greenwich Meridian
From the river we walk through the World Heritage Site and to the Royal Observatory where you can stand on the eastern and western hemispheres. This is the Greenwich Meridian and where time across the globe is measured. Fantastic views across the river from here!
http://www.greenwichwhs.org.uk/places/index.asp
Lunch in Greenwich
The Trafalgar Tavern is s traditional pub in Greenwich, right on the river. Meals will be about £10 per dish and drinks from £2.50-£5.
http://www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=246
DLR from Greenwich to Bank Station
This is a lovely trip on the Docklands Light Rail through the business district of London and as it is mostly over ground, it is great to see the developments in the area for the 2012 Olympic Games etc. If you want to see more of the Olympic Games developments, let me know and I will see what I can do.
Walking Tour of the City of London
A walking tour from the heart of the City of London which includes the home of the Lord Mayor, the Guildhall, Roman ruins and gives you a wonderful understanding of the history of quaint, old London Town.
Drink at the Tipperary Pub
This is the oldest Irish pub in London and the first to serve Guinness outside of Ireland. Very quaint and very traditional!
http://pws.prserv.net/tipperarypub/
Walk to Covent Garden for a coffee
A vibrant part of town with street buskers, markets etc - A great place for a coffee or a drink!
http://www.coventgardenlife.com/info/covent_garden.htm
Trafalgar Square
Although you would’ve seen Trafalgar Square on the bus tour, it is great to wander through and take some photos and soak up the atmosphere of London.
http://www.london.gov.uk/trafalgarsquare/
Depending where you are coming into London from, you will need to buy a daily travel card. This will give you access to all the underground trains (the tube), the DLR (Docklands Light Rail) and the National Rail trains in and around London. The travel card is £8,ou can use it after 9:30am. You can buy this travel card at the station when you arrive in London.
London Bus Tour
The Big Bus Company offers 3 different routes, but the Blue Route covers the main spots and takes about 3 and a half hours. This is the best way to see EVERYTHING. The ticket is £22 per person and includes a river cruise to Greenwich (you can save £2 by booking online).
http://www.bigbustours.com/eng/london/default.aspx
Westminster Abbey or St Paul’s Cathedral
Both are very special and both have a wonderful history. Have a look at the websites and see what you think.
http://www.westminster-abbey.org/visitor/
St Paul’s is £10, and this includes going up the Dome and seeing the Whispering Gallery and the crypt etc - spectacular views from the top! You can also buy your ticket online and save 50p.
http://www.stpauls.co.uk/page.aspx?theLang=001lngdef&pointerID=54250WSbsQZLf9jpOaeYl1HFc5XTMFiN
Boat to Greenwich
The river cruise takes us to Greenwich and takes about 30 minutes. This is included in the ticket for the bus tour.
Greenwich Meridian
From the river we walk through the World Heritage Site and to the Royal Observatory where you can stand on the eastern and western hemispheres. This is the Greenwich Meridian and where time across the globe is measured. Fantastic views across the river from here!
http://www.greenwichwhs.org.uk/places/index.asp
Lunch in Greenwich
The Trafalgar Tavern is s traditional pub in Greenwich, right on the river. Meals will be about £10 per dish and drinks from £2.50-£5.
http://www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=246
DLR from Greenwich to Bank Station
This is a lovely trip on the Docklands Light Rail through the business district of London and as it is mostly over ground, it is great to see the developments in the area for the 2012 Olympic Games etc. If you want to see more of the Olympic Games developments, let me know and I will see what I can do.
Walking Tour of the City of London
A walking tour from the heart of the City of London which includes the home of the Lord Mayor, the Guildhall, Roman ruins and gives you a wonderful understanding of the history of quaint, old London Town.
Drink at the Tipperary Pub
This is the oldest Irish pub in London and the first to serve Guinness outside of Ireland. Very quaint and very traditional!
http://pws.prserv.net/tipperarypub/
Walk to Covent Garden for a coffee
A vibrant part of town with street buskers, markets etc - A great place for a coffee or a drink!
http://www.coventgardenlife.com/info/covent_garden.htm
Trafalgar Square
Although you would’ve seen Trafalgar Square on the bus tour, it is great to wander through and take some photos and soak up the atmosphere of London.
http://www.london.gov.uk/trafalgarsquare/
Waterloo Bridge
A walk across Waterloo Bridge to the South Bank gives you fantastic views of the City.
http://www.touruk.co.uk/london_bridges/waterloo_bridge1.htm
Dinner on the South Bank
There are numerous restaurants along the South Bank, serving all types of food. If you are keen on noodles, Wagamama is just fantastic!
http://www.wagamama.com/locations_map_gallery.php?locationid=115#id=115&num=1
They are cheap and cheerful with a great atmosphere. The menu is at:
http://www.wagamama.com/downloads/menus/city_main_07.pdf
London Eye
This is London’s top attraction and just lovely!
http://www.londoneye.com/
It is £15.50 and you save 10% by booking online.
http://www.londoneye.com/FlightsAndPrices/Flights/Default.aspx
A wonderful way to end off the day….
Friday, January 11, 2008
Monday, October 22, 2007
Book a walk!
Please contact legendsoflondon@yahoo.co.uk if you would like to book a WALKING TOUR or let me know if you are joining us for a walk, rain or shine! No group too large or too small! Really looking forward to hearing from you!
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1. Facebook: Londawn - Legends of London
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You can join my weekly trivia mailing list:
1. Facebook: Londawn - Legends of London
(http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=53536797967)
2. Email me on legendsoflondon@yahoo.co.uk
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